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Election Day is Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Many precautions have been taken to keep the poll workers and public safe from the COVID-19 virus. Voters are encouraged to bring their own blue or black ball point pen. Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes will be available at the polling locations, and all voters are requested to wear a mask. Poll workers will also wear masks and be seated behind plastic shields as they help voters on Tuesday. Due to the expanded use of absentee and mail-in ballots, some in-person voting procedures have changed: the...
Farmers who wish to apply for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP loan) assistance should do so as soon as possible. The federal Small Business Administration (SBA) is accepting new Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL advance applications on a limited basis to provide relief to U.S. farms and agricultural businesses. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) also has coronavirus-related guidance for farms. Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency... Full story
Commencement exercises for the Northern Bedford County High School will be broadcast at 7 p.m. today, Thursday, May 28, on the school’s Facebook page and on the Only in the Cove website. The broadcast will feature a commencement video of seniors receiving their diploma from their parents along with prerecorded commencement speeches. Student speakers for the commencement program will be lan Gerald Sherlock, who will deliver the Class Welcome; Allyson Marlene Ritchey, who will offer the Class Address; and Sarah Grace Bowser, who will offer C...
It is May and I could still write about the coronavirus, but I am not going to because I am sick of it. I am sick of the theories, sick of the numbers, just sick of it but thankfully not with it. I could say a lot about my political opinions on the subject but, several weeks ago, Publisher Allan Bassler had a column on why writing political opinions never really changes anyone's mind. How true. No one except the people who agree with me care what I think. This month, I am going to write about a...
In 2009, young Maya Seale is excited to do her civic duty. She is chosen to sit on the jury of the most sensational case of the decade. Fifteen-year-old Jessica Silver, daughter of the biggest real estate mogul in Los Angeles, has disappeared, and her teacher, Bobby Nock, is the suspect. It appears to be an open-and-shut case, and the prosecution is sure that they will win easily. But Maya throws a wrench in the works, as the jury begins to deliberate, and she is adamant that Nock is innocent....
To the Editor: [Taylor Township] Supervisor Replogle, [when Blair County was in the Red Phase], state guidelines advised non-essential employees to stay home to protect the public. It sure didn’t stop you from working with the Realtor from down east, the borough, township, local owner and the new local real estate manager – what made you essential? As a [township] supervisor in your area, spend some time on trash. That way, you don’t have to drive to Spring Drive to dispose of your trash. The sign says, “For Residents Only.” Where do you live?...
To the Editor: Never has there been more information available at our fingertips. Given a computer and an internet connection, anyone can read and produce material for the world to view. Amidst that sea of oftentimes contradictory information, we have our steadfast local newspapers. Historically, print media in the United States – mostly local – has been the reliable lifeline of how we’ve communicated events and happenings dating back to pre-Revolutionary War era. Local journalists, editors and publishers have humbly been “on the beat” t...
Herald of May 23, 1895 Samuel B. Isett died at his home at Mt. Etna on May 18 at the age of 87. Death was due to infirmities incident to advanced years. He was well known throughout this section of the state and was especially prominent in Blair County. He was born at Arch Springs, Sinking Valley, in 1808. Pay day at Carlim was followed by a large number of peddlers. The Cove Forge correspondent asked if some way could be found to stop this nuisance of peddlers annoying Carlim people. A census for a city directory listed the population of...
Herald of May 28, 1970 First Lt. Dale S. Hoover has received the Bronze Star Air Medal from the President of the United States for heroic achievement while serving as a fighter pilot last year in Vietnam. At the same time, he received a Navy Commendation Medal from the Secretary of the Navy. Betsy Green, a first grader at the Roaring Spring Primary School and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Green, has a brother graduating from high school and one graduating from college. Rodney Green, 17 will graduate from Central on June 1 and Joel Green...
Herald of May 28, 1920 The biggest news event during the past week in the vicinity of Martinsburg was the community birthday celebration held in honor of Mrs. Elizabeth Camerer, who on Friday had reached the age of 100 years. Neighbors, friends and relatives came and went in the forenoon, afternoon and evening. In the afternoon a program was carried out with the speakers being Rev. Fred R. Zook and Lee B. Stoudnour. Hymns were sung by two great-granddaughters. Her health was good, although she was not able to move about without help because of...
Herald of May 25, 1995 James R. Leavelle, retired detective from the Dallas, Texas, police department, was the keynote speaker at the fourth annual Pennsylvania Police Pride Day and Pennsylvania Police Memorial Service held Sunday, May 21, at the Williamsburg Church of God. He was the officer who was handcuffed to Lee Harvey Oswald when he was fatally shot by Jack Ruby in the basement of the city jail. Martinsburg Police Chief Richard A. Brantner was instrumental in organizing the service. The Claysburg-Kimmel softball team opened play in the D...
Herald of May 31, 1945 Two Martinsburg young men have already been mustered out of the armed service and returned to their homes after long years of action in the European war theatre. These are Cpl. Byron C. Ruby and Technical Sergeant Sheldon Oesterle. Ruby arrived home Friday of last week and Oesterle on Wednesday evening of this week, Memorial Day. Lester Snowberger, farmer on the Mrs. Nancy Kensinger farm at Henrietta suffered a sudden attack of appendicitis and was rushed to the Nason hospital where he underwent an operation. He is...
Herald of May 27, 2010 Memorial Day will be marked with special services throughout Morrisons Cove and Claysburg. Bedford Rotary Club will present Tina Walter of New Enterprise with the 2010 Citizen of the Year Award at an awards ceremony on Monday, July 12. She was nominated for the club’s annual award by Penny Dively Eight area high school athletes will compete at this year’s PIAA Track and Field Championships at Shippensburg University. Five of the track and field athletes are from Northern Bedford High School. They are Nicki Leach, Cas...
Public Notice The Roaring Spring Borough Council Meeting is scheduled to meet on June 8, 2020, at 6:15 p.m. and although the building will be closed to the public, the meeting will be online for the public to attend remotely. Public participation is invited and directions for accessing the meeting can be obtained by calling the R.S. Borough Office at 224-4814 or by E-mail request at rsboro@roaringspring.net. All requests must be made no later than 12 p.m., June 8, 2020. Lisa A. Peel Borough Manager Notice Notice of dissolution is hereby given... Full story
BROWN – Sara Jane, 78, resident at Maybrook Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Altoona, formerly of Ore Hill MOORE – Betty Jane, 90, Berlin ROBLEY – Lois W. (McCall), 91, Martinsburg, formerly of Williamsburg...
Sara Jane Brown, 78, a resident at Maybrook Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Altoona, formerly of Ore Hill, passed away on Saturday morning, May 23, 2020, at the home. She was born on April 5, 1942, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of the late the Rev. Harvey C. and Hannah C. (Pearson) Feathers. She married Kenneth V. Brown on Jan. 18, 1962, in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death on Nov. 26, 2010. She is survived by a daughter, Kelly Peters and husband Jeffrey of Gerrardstown, W.Va.; a grandson, Nathan Peters of Altoona; and two...
Betty Jane Moore, 90, of Berlin, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Meadow View Nursing Center. She was born on Oct, 31, 1929, in Wilkes-Barre, daughter of Harold Hill and Florence (Heacock) Seeley. She was pre ceded in death by parents and husband the Rev. Clarence C. Moore. Betty Jane is survived by children: Kirk S., Somerset, Jeffrey S. married to the former Pamela Sanner, Berlin, Arnold S., Martinsburg, and Amy Elizabeth married to Michael Myers, Dover; grandchildren: Jarod, Andrea, Angela, Travis, Emily, Jason, Rebecca, Kira,...
Lois W. (McCall) Robley, 91, of Martinsburg, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg. She was born on Nov. 9, 1928, in Williamsburg, daughter of the late Chalmer and Edna (McConahy) McCall. Lois was a member of the Holy Fire Chapel in Roaring Spring and enjoyed the time she spent with her church family. She was an avid bird watcher, enjoyed sitting on her front porch, and cherished her family. Lois was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Robley, on Jan. 25, 2018;...
Jenna Ritchey of Curryville and her other family members get the family pool ready for summer Saturday, May 23....
The Pennsylvania Future Business Leaders of America Virtual Awards of Excellence program was held on Friday, May 15. Claysburg-Kimmel had 23 members who qualified to attend the 2020 PA FBLA State Leadership Conference in Hershey, originally scheduled for April 5-8. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, alternate plans were created to host a virtual competition and awards program for the first time in history. Regional scores were used for the testing events, and Zoom meetings were used for interview events and to record remotely for speeches and...
Everyone has heard of risk management. In fact, there are so many insurance commercials on television that you have a difficult time ignoring risk management. Risk management takes on many forms. Most new farms rarely produce only one crop. Producing a variety of crops, commonly called diversification, is just one of many risk management strategies you can employ. Other risk management strategies include crop rotation and the use of a variety of insurance products. Diversification Diversification is one of the most used risk management tools....
Americans are spending more time at home, which means they're likely spending more time online. While their attention is focused on staying healthy, they shouldn't forget to stay vigilant about cybersecurity either. The FBI recently warned that cybercriminals are taking advantage of the current environment to steal personal information and money. The scams come in various forms, including fake emails from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization claiming to...
Claysburg-Kimmel High School will hold a "drive-in" style commemcement ceremony for the Class of 2020 on Sunday, May 31. Graduation will begin at 2 p.m. and will occur in the student parking lot behind the high school. Due to space constraints, access will be limited to graduates and their immediate families (one car per graduate). The ceremony will resemble a normal commencement ceremony except all participants will stay in their cars. Individual speakers will exit their cars and come to the...
The coronavirus has played havoc with graduation plans everywhere, and Central High School is no exception. Spring Cove School District, however, has developed some very creative plans to honor its seniors. On Tuesday, June 2, Central High School will post a Virtual Senior Awards Program on the Central High School Twitter Page announcing the scholarship and award recipients. Scholarship and award letters will be inserted into graduation folders to be distributed on Wednesday, June 3, at commencement. A Graduation Promenade will begin at 5 p.m....
South Woodbury Township supervisors and their secretary wore masks and sat at least six feet apart during the May 5 meeting. Ervin Zimmerman of New Enterprise was in attendance to get updates on a poultry operation project he is trying to pursue. The supervisors went over paperwork, and will add signatures to continue the process. Supervisors announced a cell tower from AT&T will be constructed in New Enterprise once the new 911 address is received. Supervisors will meet on Monday, June 1....
I've always enjoyed connect the dots activity pages. Sometimes you can tell quite obviously what the picture is going to be before you even begin. Other times, the picture is more complicated and it's a surprise. One thing that I've learned about walking with God and studying the Bible is that it is also a connect the dots learning experience. The Old Testament always gives clues to the New Testament, which always refers back to the Old Testament. It's up to us to connect the dots. Here's a dot...
Scriptures to Read: I Kings 11:9-13 I Kings 11:14, 23, 25 I Kings 11:28-34 Galatians 6:1-10 Leviticus 26:14-20 Isaiah 13:11 & Jeremiah 21:11-14 Ezra 9:10-15 I wish I was smarter and knew God better. I have heard speculation that the coronavirus is God's punishment against a wicked world. It could be, but I can't say I know for sure. I do know God punishes. I also know He does not punish as harshly as we deserve. In the midst of His punishments He shows mercy. I also know it is pretty unusual...
Morrisons Cove Herald photographer Gary M. Baranec recently shot this view of the stream running under a bridge along Wertz Road near Williamsburg....
Coping with the loss of a loved one can be challenging in the best of times, but many people have had to confront such challenges at a time that is unlike any other in modern history. By the start of the second full week of May 2020, the World Health Organization reported that roughly 279,000 people across the globe had died from the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Many of the 215 countries, areas or territories that reported cases of COVID-19 implemented social distancing measures in an effort to...
On one of the many trips I took on my garden path to my little greenhouse this spring, I stopped dead in my tracks at what I saw. Seeing the first appearance of a fern leaf peony in my garden was a surprise but I did remember planting it last summer after Karen Bassler brought it to me. A gentleman by the name of John Young had dropped it off at the Herald office as a gift for me. In his note with the fern leaf peony, Mr. Young said he likes to share of the somewhat rare flower that was in his f...
Barb Slagenweit tends the flowers outside her Curryville home Saturday, May 23....
As counties move into the yellow phase of reopening and “Stay at Home Orders” are adjusted, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) remind drivers that traffic safety must be top of mind when behind the wheel. The agencies are partnering with municipal police departments and other state and local safety organizations as part of a statewide “Click It or Ticket” seat belt enforcement and education initiative through June 14, 2020. The national enforcement effort has been postponed to Nov. 20...
Pennsylvania Future Business Leaders of America held its 69th State Leadership Conference on May 15. This one, however, was much different than the previous 68. For the first time in the history of Pennsylvania FBLA, it was held virtually with competitive events, state officer elections, and the awards program all online. For the current PA FBLA state secretary, Michael Baker from Claysburg-Kimmel, it was time to bid farewell to his two-year post as a state officer. As a sophomore, Michael was e...
The Morrisons Cove Herald again is providing articles about the coronavirus. The information below is the latest that could be included in this week’s edition. This information is taken from the sources listed at the end of the article. Blair and Bedford counties are in the state’s Yellow Phase. AS OF 8:30 A.M. WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 Blair County • 48 cases confirmed, up from 38 cases confirmed, 1 death Bedford County • 37 cases confirmed, up from 32 cases, 2 deaths Nearby counties Cambria: 57 cases, up from 54 – 2 deaths Somerset: 37 cases, up fro...
The front page of this week's Herald print edition is tinted blue to say thank you to all those who are on the front lines of the nation's fight against the coronavirus. The Herald understands that many people in Pennsylvania have continued to work through the coronavirus pandemic, showing up for work and making sure that what needs to get done, gets done. Doctors, nurses, paramedics, EMTs, police officers, grocery-store employees, pharmacists, truck drivers, delivery personnel, restaurant worke...
Editor's Note: The following appeared in the May 28, 1970, edition of the Herald. The observance of Decoration Day or Memorial Day in memory of the dead soldiers of the Union Army was first established by the Grand Army of the Republic in 1868. The order of General John A. Logan, commander-in-chief, designated May 30, 1868, as a day for "... decorating the graves of comrades ... ." This May 30, 1970, flowers will decorate military cemeteries at Aisne Marne, Flanders Field, Surrey, Brittany,...
Conemaugh Health System, including Conemaugh Nason, announced May 20 that it is transitioning from a zero-visitor protocol to limited visitor restrictions as the hospital gradually resumes elective and non-urgent cases and services at its facilities. • Visiting hours will be 12 p.m. (noon) to 7 p.m. daily. Visitors are limited to one adult visitor per patient, per day. • MedSurg patients will be limited to one adult visitor per day between the hours of noon to 7 p.m. • ICU patients will be limited to one adult visitor for one hour between the...
Although the official Memorial Day parade and observances were cancelled in light of the COVID-19 restrictions, private individuals gathered via word of mouth and social media at Fairview Cemetery in Martinsburg on Monday morning, May 25, to continue the tradition. Philip Waite, Central High School history teacher and pastor at Target One Ministries, Martinsburg, opened in prayer and then read the names of the 46 citizens from the Cove who gave their lives in ultimate sacrifice for their...
After a five-month investigation, two men are being charged with several felonies involving the buying and selling of stolen livestock. Paul A. Tremmel, 64, and Rosemberg Perez Lopez, 25, both of North Woodbury Township, were arraigned on May 12 before Magisterial District Judge Andrew L. Blattenberger. Both men were charged with 10 felony counts each of theft by unlawful taking, 10 felony counts each of receiving stolen property and 10 felony counts each of theft by deception stemming from an...
According to Roaring Spring Police, just before 2 p.m., May 22, a vehicle drove up a utility pole tension wire near the intersection of Spang and Water streets in Roaring Spring. Speed and an object in the road may have been involved, police said. The driver was given a standard field sobriety test and then was tested according to the ARIDE testing. The driver was transported to Nason for further impairment testing. No additional information was available by presstime....
Two men are being charged with selling methamphetamine after a traffic stop in February. According to a police criminal complaint, Jason M. Henry Sr., 46, of Hollidaysburg, was stopped by police in Hollidaysburg Borough on Feb. 29, after several traffic violations had been committed. Detecting the smell of alcohol and noticing that the driver was acting lethargic, police requested that Henry submit to field sobriety tests, of which he failed three. A preliminary breath test showed negative findings for the presence of alcohol. As other testing...
Thirty-four graduating seniors will receive their diplomas on Friday, May 29. The ceremony will be held at the high school stadium, Veteran's Memorial Field, at 6 p.m. In order to follow federal Centers for Disease Control guidelines, students and their families will remain in their vehicles along the track around the football field. The graduates will be called from their vehicles one by one to receive their diplomas and senior awards. Community members may view the graduation ceremony live...
To the Editor: There are reasons we were required to take history in school. One is so that, in the case of negative things in history, you might make wise decisions and not help history repeat itself. Stick with me to see how that works. There are those that think war is cool. They watch war movies avidly. They try to imitate the heroes of the film. They have a problem. On the other side, there are those that are against war. That is understandable. General Sherman said, “War is Hell.” He was right. But it is sometimes necessary. Even God ord...
To the Editor: It is interesting as we begin to come out of the shutdown in some areas when you look at history. The country and this commonwealth are in shut down in many areas – not allowed to travel, go outdoors, have to wear masks, etc. May 10 was an anniversary of sorts – it was May 10, 1941, that Hitler ordered all Jews in the Netherlands to “stay at home” and not travel anywhere. Later, they would get their orders to report to Germany and we know where after that. Today we are waiting for our governor to re-open businesses, restaur...
To the Editor: Never has there been more information available at our fingertips. Given a computer and an internet connection, anyone can read and produce material for the world to view. Amidst that sea of oftentimes contradictory information, we have our steadfast local newspapers. Historically, print media in the United States – mostly local – has been the reliable lifeline of how we’ve communicated events and happenings dating back to pre-Revolutionary War era. Local journalists, editors and publishers have humbly been “on the beat” t...
The supervisors of North Woodbury Township are notifying the residents of North Woodbury Township that Blair County has changed the polling place for the township. The township polling place has moved from Homewood at Martinsburg to the new Valley Rural Electric Building next to West Central Equipment, the John Deere dealer on State Route 164. The township said that those with questions or concerns should call the county Voter Registration Office at (814) 693-3150. The state’s Primary Election has been moved to June 2. The General Election, whi...
Summer is here! For my family, Memorial Day was the perfect opportunity to kick off what some are saying could be the hottest summer in a long time. I’m ready for pools, laying out and of course, spending time with my family. This year, my sister Julie and I bought a new charcoal grill to test our grilling skills. Here are two recipes that we will definitely be trying this year. Louisiana Lickers BBQ Chicken Breasts Marinade 1/2 cup Quaker Steak and Lube Louisiana Lickers BBQ Sauce 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tsp. minced garlic 1 t...
Saturday, May 23, kick-started the first Trail Town Market in Williamsburg. Many vendors including Jessica Shultz of Wildflower Cafe in Huntingdon, were one of the many vendors set up from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Riverside Park. Shultz said, "We were pleasantly surprised at the turnout. Being the first one and with everything going on in the world, we weren't sure if people would come out. The local community really stepped up to come support everyone. We had scaled back what we brought just in...
In preparation for Pennsylvania’s presidential primary election on June 2, Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar reminds Pennsylvanians they can find comprehensive voting information at votesPA.com. One important local change for the June 2 election is the change of the North Woodbury Township polling place. The township polling place has moved from Homewood at Martinsburg to the new Valley Rural Electric Building next to West Central Equipment, the John Deere dealer on State Route 164. At votesPA.com, citizens can: • Confirm their voter registrati...
The following information is based on guidance received from, but not limited to the Center for Disease Control, Gov. Tom Wolf’s office, Sen. Judy Ward’s office, the Blair County Commissioner’s office, Pennsylvania Society of Parks and Recreation, Bedford County Chamber of Commerce, Windber Recreation Commission and Martinsburg Library Association. Consultation of said plans were shared with the Martinsburg Borough manager and the Martinsburg Chief of Police pending approval from the Board of Directors for the Morrisons Cove Memorial Park...
